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call up

/kɔːl ʌp/

[/kɔːl ʌp/]

telephone

Beginnerverb

Definition

To telephone someone. It can also mean to summon someone for military service.

Example

I'll call you up tonight to make plans.

I'll call you up tonight to make plans.

Etymology

From 'call' plus 'up', a common form for making a phone call.

How & Where It’s Used

Informal for phoning someone.

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